Jose Parada, MA

Jose Parada, MA
Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern
Registration #: IMF61758

Personal and Professional Statements

• Over the years of working in the child welfare system, I noticed a great need for Spanish-speaking/bilingual therapists. I took it upon myself to be prepared to make a difference in our community and focus in the treatment of abused/traumatized children and families. Furthermore, having immigrated to the United States as a child, I can relate and share similar experiences with immigrant families of our community, understand their problems, and develop appropriate goals. I, however, can assist individuals from any ethnicity or culture since I have been trained and appreciate each person's backgrounds.

• It is truly my privilege to work with individuals and families and together ease their pain/discomfort and further develop as human beings. I believed that the connection made between the client and therapist is the most important aspect of how one can instill change with those who lend themselves to this process. As a Spanish-speaking therapist, I have an opportunity to understand and work with families from different Latino cultures. I take great pride in the belief that behind every individual stands a family.

Educational and Clinical Experience

• Master’s in Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute (PGI), Encino, CA
• B.A. in Sociology/Social Welfare, California State University Northridge (CSUN)
• Sixteen years of experience working in child welfare, alongside families and individuals from investigations through the finalization of the adoptions process
• 7 years Supervisor at Department of Children and Family Services
• More than 6 years facilitating parent-education classes in the San Fernando Valley in various settings
• Specialized training and working with victims of trauma
• Great interest, commitment, and discipline in the pursue of knowledge, skills, and abilities as an efficient therapist.
• Currently being trained in trauma-focused therapy with children and families